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FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

◗ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

◗ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

◗ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

◗ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC

Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for

this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this

device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused

interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du

Canada.

Introduction

Windows System Requirements 2

Macintosh System Requirements 2

How To Use Your Manuals 3

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4

Where To Get Help 4

Electronic Support Services 5

NERGY STAR Compliance 6

Energy-saving Tips 7

Important Safety Instructions 7

1 Basic Printing

Printing from Windows 1-1

Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications 1-2

Setting Default Printer Options 1-4

Checking Printer Status 1-5

Printing from a Macintosh 1-6

What To Do When the Printer Lights Flash 1-8

Contents

2 Printing on Special Media

Using Special Paper and Media 2-1

Letterhead, Preprinted Forms, and Legal-size Paper 2-3

EPSON 360 dpi High Quality and Photo Quality

Ink Jet Paper 2-3

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film, and

Transparencies 2-3

Envelopes 2-4

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 2-5

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets 2-5

EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 2-6

Printing Banners and Other Custom Size Projects 2-6

Printing a Banner from Windows 2-7

Printing a Banner from a Macintosh 2-8

3 Custom Printing

Using Predefined Advanced Settings 3-1

Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects 3-4

Customizing Color Settings 3-7

Using ColorSync on the Macintosh 3-9

Saving Custom Settings 3-11

4 Managing Print Jobs and

Network Printing

Managing Print Jobs in Windows 4-1

Using the Spool Manager 4-2

Using the Status Monitor 4-4

Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh 4-6

Using Monitor2 4-6

Using the Macintosh Status Monitor 4-8

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Network Printing on a PC 4-9

Setting Up the Host System 4-10

Setting Up Remote Systems 4-10

Setting Up Your Network Path in Windows 95 4-11

Network Printing on a Macintosh 4-12

Assigning a Name to the Printer 4-12

Using the AppleTalk Connection 4-13

5 Maintenance and

Transportation

Replacing an Ink Cartridge 5-1

Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge 5-2

Installing the New Cartridge 5-4

Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 5-5

Cleaning the Print Heads 5-6

Using the Head Cleaning Utility 5-6

Using the Control Panel To Clean the Print Heads 5-7

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 5-8

Aligning the Print Heads 5-8

Using the Print Head Alignment Utility 5-9

Using the Control Panel To Align the Print Heads 5-9

Cleaning the Printer 5-10

Transporting the Printer 5-11

6 Troubleshooting

Diagnosing Problems 6-1

Reading the Control Panel Lights 6-2

Running a Self Test 6-3

Using Hex Dump Mode 6-3

Improving Print Quality 6-4

Printed image has horizontal banding 6-5

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Vertical lines are misaligned or vertical banding

appears 6-5

The printed image has incorrect or missing colors 6-5

The printed image is faint or has gaps 6-6

The printed image is blurry or smeared 6-7

Photographic images look grainy or rough 6-7

Solving Printing Problems 6-8

All lights are off 6-8

Only the Ppower light is on, but nothing prints 6-8

The S paper out light is flashing or on 6-9

A B black or A color ink out light is flashing or on 6-9

The S and Plights are flashing 6-9

All the lights are flashing 6-10

The printer has finished charging the ink cartridge,

but the Ppower light is still flashing 6-10

The printer software doesn’t work correctly after you

upgrade to Windows 95 6-10

After you install your printing software, you see the

Windows 95 New Hardware found window 6-10

You see a spooling error message (Windows) 6-11

You see a memory error message (Macintosh) 6-11

In Windows 95, the Status Monitor box does not

appear with the Despooler 6-11

A portion of your image doesn’t print (Macintosh) 6-11

Printing is too slow 6-12

Your printer switches to the modem port or won’t

confirm on the printer port (Macintosh) 6-12

Your printer icon doesn’t appear in the Chooser

(Macintosh) 6-12

Fixing Paper Problems 6-13

Paper doesn’t feed 6-13

Multiple pages feed at the same time 6-13

Paper jams inside the printer 6-14

Paper doesn't eject fully or is wrinkled 6-14

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Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 6-15

Characters are incorrect or garbled. 6-15

The margins are incorrect. 6-15

The image is inverted as if viewed in a mirror. 6-15

The printer prints blank pages. 6-16

A Using Optional Interfaces

Selecting an Interface Board A-1

Using Macintosh Interface Boards A-2

Using the PC Serial Interface Board A-2

Installing Optional Interfaces A-3

B Technical Specifications

Printing B-1

Paper B-3

Ink Cartridges B-5

Mechanical B-5

Electrical B-6

Environmental B-6

Safety Approvals B-6

DOS Support B-6

Control Panel Settings B-7

Control Codes B-8

Character Tables B-9

Glossary

Index

Your

EPSON

Stylus

™

COLOR 800 printer is the ideal output

device for business graphics, single-page layout proofs, digital

photography—or any project you create on your computer.

With resolutions up to 1440 by 720 dpi, you get amazingly

realistic photographic images and vivid graphics in color, or

razor-sharp black printing at speeds up to eight pages per

minute.

The printer software for Windows

and Macintosh

provides

advanced color management, with adjustable levels of

brightness, contrast, saturation, and ink colors. Support for

ColorSync

™

2.01 and Windows ICM ensures printouts that

match the colors on your monitor.

With standard parallel and serial ports and simple network

connectivity, setting up your printer is fast and easy.

EPSON’s

specially formulated ink cartridges and wide variety of ink jet

papers offer the most flexibility for getting the results you want.

Introduction

Windows System Requirements

To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system

should have:

◗ An IBM

compatible PC with at least a 386/25 MHz or

faster processor

◗ Microsoft

Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups

™

3.1,

or Windows 95

◗ At least 8MB of RAM (more for Windows 95)

◗ At least 20MB of free hard disk space for storing images

(40MB or more is recommended)

◗ VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor

◗ A shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable (6 to 10 feet long) to

connect your computer to the printer; the cable must have

a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a

36-pin, Centronics

compatible connector for the printer.

Macintosh System Requirements

To use your printer and its software with a Macintosh, your

system should have:

◗ Any Macintosh or Power Macintosh model except the

Macintosh +, Macintosh 512, Macintosh Classic,

Macintosh SE, or PowerBook

™

100

◗ System 7.1 or later

◗ At least 8MB of RAM (16MB or more is recommended)

◗ At least 20MB of free hard disk space for storing images

(40MB or more is recommended)

◗ VGA (8 bit, 640

× 480) or better display and monitor

◗ Standard Apple

System Peripheral-8 cable or equivalent

(RS-422, 8-pin mini DIN male/male, Belkin F2V024

recommended)

Introduction

How To Use Your Manuals

To set up your printer, see the Quick Setup card. For color

printing tips, see the Print It in EPSON Color booklet. This

User’s Guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1 covers the basics of printing with Windows or

Macintosh.

Chapter 2 gives guidelines for selecting the right paper or other

media for your print job and instructions for loading it in your

printer.

Chapter 3 tells you how to print special projects with custom

settings for print quality and color management.

Chapter 4 explains how to manage print jobs, check printer

status, and set up your system for network printing.

Chapter 5 gives instructions for replacing ink cartridges,

cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning and

transporting the printer.

Chapter 6 provides solutions for any problems you may have.

Appendix A tells you how to install optional interface cards in

your printer.

Appendix B provides the technical details on your printer, ink

cartridges, and

EPSON media.

A Glossary and Index

are included at the end of the book.

Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

You’ll find this information throughout your manual:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your

equipment.

Notes contain important information about your printer.

Tips contain additional hints for great printing.

Where To Get Help

EPSON provides customer support and service through a

network of authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. Dial

(800) 922-8 911 for the nearest location or the following

services

◗ Fax-on-Demand access to EPSON’s technical information

library

◗ Literature on current and new products

◗ The location of your nearest Authorized

EPSON Reseller or

Customer Care Center

◗ Technical information on the installation, configuration,

and operation of

EPSON products

◗ Customer relations

Introduction

For answers to commonly asked questions about

EPSON

products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call EPSON Sound

Advice at (800) 442-2110.

You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories,

and parts from

EPSON Accessories at (800) 873 -7 766 (U.S.

sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7 766 for dealer

referral.

If you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the

documentation for that program for technical support

information.

Electronic Support Services

You can access helpful tips, specifications, DIP switch or

jumper settings, drivers, FAQs, sample files, application notes,

and

EPSON product bulletins 24 hours a day, seven days a

week, using a modem and one of the online services below.

World Wide Web

From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at

http://www.epson.com.

EPSON Internet FTP Site

If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or

other software for FTP downloading) to log onto

ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your

e-mail address as the password.

EPSON Download Service

You can call the EPSON Download Service at (800) 442-2007.

Set your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no

parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.

Introduction

EPSON Fax-on-Demand service

You can access EPSON’s technical information library by calling

(800) 442-2 110 or (800 ) 922-8911 and selecting the

appropriate phone option. You must provide a return fax

number to use Fax-on-Demand.

EPSON Forum on CompuServe

Members of CompuServe

can type GO EPSON at the menu

prompt to reach CompuServe’s Epson America Forum. As an

owner of an

EPSON product, you are eligible for a free

introductory CompuServe membership, which entitles you to

an introductory credit and your own user ID and password.

To take advantage of this offer in the U.S. or Canada, call

(800) 848-8 199 and ask for representative #529.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this

product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy

efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment

program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and

office equipment industry to promote the introduction of

energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax

machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused

by power generation.

Introduction

Energy-saving Tips

Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise:

◗ If your monitor isn’t Energy Star compliant, turn it off

when you’re not using it.

◗ Turn off your computer, printer, and monitor each day

when you are done using them.

◗ Use the print preview option in your software so you can

catch errors before you print something.

◗ Send e-mail rather than distributing memos. Not only is

this faster, but you’ll save paper and storage space too.

Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions

to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively:

◗ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean

with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.

◗ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a

radiator or heating vent.

◗ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet

or insert objects through the slots.

◗ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s

label.

◗ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power

outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as

photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch

on and off.

◗ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be

easily unplugged.

Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche

peut être débranchée facilement.

Caution:

Always turn the printer

off using the

P power

button. If you’re using a

power strip, do not

switch it off or unplug the

printer until the

P power

light is off.

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◗ Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.

◗ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure

the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the

extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.

Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall

outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

◗ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not

attempt to service the printer yourself.

◗ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered

the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet

damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or

exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those

controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

1-1

It’s easy to print all your color and black and white documents

with your new EPSON Stylus COLOR 800. First you have to set

up your printer and install the software, following the

instructions on the Quick Setup card. Then read this chapter to

find out about the following:

◗ Printing from Windows

◗ Printing from a Macintosh

◗ What to do when the printer lights flash

Printing from Windows

When you want to print from your Windows application, you

click the print icon or choose Print from the File menu. You

can then choose which pages to print, the number of copies,

and other options. The settings that describe your print job—

whether you want to use color or black ink, for example—are

part of your printer driver software.

The following sections tell you how to set printer options from

Windows applications, how to change the default printer

settings, and how to check your printer’s status.

Basic Printing

Note:

If you’re using

Windows NT, you’ll need

special software for your

printer. Contact

EPSON as

described in the

Introduction if you need

printer driver software for

Windows NT.

Basic Printing

1-2

Setting Printer Options from Windows

Applications

This section describes the settings you’ll need to check for all

your everyday printouts. See Chapter 3 for information about

advanced settings for special print jobs.

Follow these steps to check printer settings from your word

processor or other Windows software:

1. Click the

Print icon or choose Print or Print Setup from

the File menu. You see a printing dialog box.

2. Make sure your

EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 printer is

selected, and then click the Printer, Setup, Properties, or

Options button. (You may have to click a combination of

these buttons.) You see a dialog box like the following:

3. Click the

Main tab if necessary and make sure the Mode

option is set to Automatic. This is the easiest way to get

good printing results for all kinds of documents, on all

types of paper.

Click to see

list of me dia

types.

Click for

informat ion.

For more information

about printer settings,

click the

Help button. In

Windows 95, you can

right-click any item on the

screen and then click

What’s This?

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4. Choose the

Media Type you want to print on from the

following list:

◗ Plain paper

◗ 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

◗ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

◗ Photo Quality Glossy Paper

◗ Photo Quality Glossy Film

◗ Ink Jet Transparencies

The type of paper or other media you choose determines

the print quality or resolution you can use.

See Chapter 2 for guidelines on choosing paper and

handling special media.

5. Choose

Color or Black ink.

6. Set the slider to

Quality or Speed. This lets you choose

between the fastest printing or the highest resolution for the

media you’re using. (The slider is not available for certain

media types.)

7. If necessary, click the

Paper tab and choose your paper size,

number of copies, and orientation. If your software

application lets you control these settings, you don’t need

to use the

Paper tab.

8. Click

OK when you’re finished checking your settings. The

dialog box closes.

If you’re using Windows 95, you can click

Apply and keep

the dialog box open.

9. In the printing dialog box, click

Close, OK, or Print. You

may need to click a combination of these buttons.

While your document is printing, the

EPSON Despooler

dialog box appears, showing the printing progress and the

status of your printer. If you’re using Windows 95, this box

also displays the Status Monitor. (See “Checking Printer

Status,” on page 1-5 for more information.)

For printing at the highest

resolution (SuperFine

quality at 1440 dpi), you

need to use one of the

photo quality media. For

the best printing at any

resolution, always use

EPSON media.

Basic Printing

1-4

Setting Default Printer Options

When you change printer settings through your software

application, the settings apply only to the application you’re

using. If you want to adjust the default settings for all your

Windows applications, you can access the dialog box through

the Windows 95 Settings option or the Windows 3.1 Control

Panel.

Make sure all your software applications are closed before you

start. If not, you’ll have to close and then reopen them to have

the new default settings take effect.

Setting Default Options in Windows 95

Follow these steps:

1. Click

Start, point to Settings, and then point to Printers.

2. Right-click the

EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 icon.

3. Select

Properties. Then click the Main tab.

You see the Main printer settings dialog box, as shown on

page 1-2. Any changes you make will become the default

settings for all your applications and documents.

Setting Default Options in Windows 3.1

Follow these steps:

1. Double-click the

Control Panel icon in the Main group.

2. Double-click the

Printers icon.

3. Select

EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 from the list of printers

and click Setup.

You see the Main printer settings dialog box, as shown on

page 1-2. Any changes you make will become the default

settings for all your applications and documents.

Basic Printing

1-5

Checking Printer Status

While your document is printing, the EPSON Despooler dialog

box appears in the lower right corner of your screen:

This dialog box shows the progress of your print job and the

status of your printer. If you run out of paper while printing, for

example, the Despooler warns you. You can use the buttons to

cancel, pause, or restart your print job.

The Status Monitor at the bottom of the dialog box shows how

much ink is left in your printer, along with these status icons:

The name of the

file you’re printing

appears here.

Click to pause

printing.

lick to

ancel printin g.

Click to restart

printing.

Note:

The Status Monitor

appears only if you’re

using Windows 95 and

you’re not printing over a

network.

The Status Monitor is checking printer status.

An error has occured. Check your printer or see Chapter 6.

Your printer is ready to print.

Your printer is printing.

The ink level is low or empty. Check the B or A light on the

control panel and replace the cartridge if necessary.

Basic Printing

1-6

Printing from a Macintosh

When you set up a new printer for your Macintosh, you need to

check the page setup for documents in each application you use.

You can then click the print icon or choose

Print from the File

menu. You see a dialog box that lets you choose which pages to

print, the number of copies, and other options. The settings

that describe your print job—whether you want to use color or

black ink, for example—are part of your printer driver software.

This section describes the settings you’ll need to check for all

your everyday printouts. See Chapter 3 for information about

advanced settings for special print jobs.

Follow these steps to check printer settings from your word

processor or other Macintosh software:

1. Choose

Page Setup from the File menu. You see the Page

Setup dialog box.

2. Choose your paper size and other page setup options and

click

OK. For more information about special paper

settings, see page 2-9.

3. Choose

Print from the File menu or click the Print icon in

your application. You see a dialog box like the following:

Click for more information

about pri nter settings.

Click to see list

of media types.

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4. Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you

want to print.

5. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. This is

the easiest way to get good printing results for all kinds of

documents, on all types of paper.

6. Choose the

Media Type you want to print on from the

following list:

◗ Plain paper

◗ 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

◗ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

◗ Photo Quality Glossy Paper

◗ Photo Quality Glossy Film

◗ Ink Jet Transparencies

The type of paper or other media you choose determines

the print quality or resolution you can use.

See Chapter 2 for guidelines on choosing paper and

instructions on handling special media.

7. Choose

Color or Black ink.

8. Set the slider to

Quality or Speed. This lets you choose

between the fastest printing or the highest resolution for the

media you’re using.

9. Click

Print when you’re finished checking your settings.

If you chose background printing when you set up your

printer, you can continue working while your document is

printing.

For printing at the highest

resolution (SuperFine

quality at 1440 dpi), you

need to use one of the

photo quality media. For

the best printing at any

resolution, always use

EPSON media.

Note:

On the Macintosh, printer

settings are saved with

your document, but you

can’t save them from one

application to another.

You’ll have to check your

settings each time you

open a new application. If

you want to reuse

settings, you can create

document templates for

your favorite applications.

Basic Printing

1-8

What To Do When the Printer

Lights Flash

The four lights on your printer’s control panel show the

printer’s status and alert you to problems like paper jams.

power button

load/eject button

color cleaning

button

black cleaning

button

paper out light

color ink out light

black ink out ligh t

power light

When the paper light flashes, paper is jammed in the printer.

Turn off the printer and gently pull out all jammed paper.

Then press the E load/eject button. See page 6-14 for more

information.

When the paper light comes on, your paper ran out or is

incorrectly loaded. Load paper in the feeder and then press

the E load/eject button.

B A

When an ink light flashes, your ink supply is low. Make sure

you have a replacement cartridge.

B A

When an ink light comes on, you need to replace the ink

cartridge. See Chapter 5 for instructions.

When the power light flashes, the printer is receiving a print

job or performing a maintenance operation.

P S B A

When two or more lights flash, your printer may have a

problem. See page 6-9 and page 6-10 for more information.

2-1

Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 lets you print on just about

any kind of paper you want to use. You can get great results

printing on various sizes of plain paper, letterhead, and

envelopes. You’ll get even better results with specially coated

ink jet paper. For the best output, use

EPSON’s photo-quality

media: paper, glossy paper, and glossy film.

For special projects, you can use a variety of

EPSON media

designed for ink jet printers, ranging from transparencies to

iron-on transfer paper. You can even set up your printer to use

custom paper sizes to print large posters and banners. This

chapter covers the following:

◗ Using special paper and media

◗ Creating banners and other custom-size projects

Using Special Paper and Media

When you print on special media, you need to be careful about

choosing the correct Media Type and Paper Size settings in

your printer software. The table on the following page lists the

available

EPSON media and the Media Type setting to choose

for each one.

Printing on

Special Media

Printing on Special Media

2-2

To order

EPSON papers and other media, contact your dealer

or call

EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only).

In Canada, call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

The type of paper or other media you use is one of the most

important factors in determining the quality of your printed

output. For example, you can achieve the highest resolution

(SuperFine quality at 1440 dpi) only when you use EPSON

Photo Quality media. The following tips will help you get the

best results on any type of paper or other media.

EPSON ink jet media and their settings

Media name Size Part number Media Type setting

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper A4

Letter

S041059

S041060

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Special Coated Paper

for 360 dpi Printing

Letter S041060

EPSON High Quality Ink Jet

Paper

Letter S041111 Photo Quality

Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet

Paper

Letter

Legal

S041061

S041062

S041067

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy

Paper

Letter

S041126

S041124

Photo Quality Glossy

Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy

Film

Letter

S041071

S041072

Photo Quality Glossy

Film

EPSON High Quality Glossy

Paper

Letter S041072

EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper Letter S041001, S041002

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies A4

Letter

S041063

S041064

Ink Jet Transparencies

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet

Cards

4.1

× 5.8 (A6)

× 8

× 10

S041054

S041121

S041122

Photo Quality Ink Jet

Paper

EPSON 720 dpi Index Card 4.1

× 5.8 (A6) S041054

EPSON Photo Quality Self

Adhesive Sheets

A4 S041106

Printing on Special Media

2-3

Letterhead, Preprinted Forms, and Legal-size

Paper

Load the top edge first. When you load legal-size paper, pull up

the paper support extension as shown below:

EPSON 360 dpi High Quality and Photo

Quality Ink Jet Paper

You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.

If you use legal-size ink jet paper, don’t load it more than half

way to the arrow mark.

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film,

and Transparencies

Before you load glossy media or transparencies, put a support

sheet (packed with the media) or a plain paper sheet beneath the

stack. You can load up to 20 sheets of glossy paper, and up to

30 sheets of glossy film or transparencies.

Note:

When you load paper,

make sure the printable

side is facing up. Some

special media have a cut

corner that you need to

position correctly; follow

any instructions in the

package. Always handle

sheets by the edges, and

don’t touch the printable

surface.

Caution:

Don’t use the cleaning

sheets that may be

included with your special

media; they may damage

the printer.

Printing on Special Media

2-4

However, you may get better results by loading one sheet at a

time. With multiple sheets loaded, the minimum top margin

you can use is 1.2 inches (30 mm). If you want to use a smaller

top margin, load and print one sheet at a time.

Remove each sheet from the output tray immediately after it’s

printed. Make sure each sheet is dry before stacking.

To print on transparencies, remove the paper support and

reposition it in the slots at the back of the printer as shown:

Envelopes

You can load up to 10 envelopes as shown below:

Note:

Use ink jet papers within

one year of purchase.

Use glossy media and

transparencies within six

months. Return unused

sheets and envelopes to

their original package as

soon as possible. See

Appendix B for more

storage information.

Printing on Special Media

2-5

If ink smears when you print on envelopes or other thick media,

set the paper thickness lever to the + position. Open the printer

cover and position the lever as shown below. Then close the

cover and print. (Make sure you return the lever to the 0

position before you print on other media.)

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

You can use these cards to print photographs that look almost as

good as the ones you get from film processing. Make sure you

set the paper thickness lever to the + position as shown above.

You can load up to 30 cards at a time. Always place the

included support sheet under the cards. When you’re ready to

print, use your software to set the

Paper Size option for the

size card you’re using.

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

Use these sheets to print labels or stickers. You can load one

sheet at a time.

Set the thickness lever

to + if ink smears when

you print on envelopes

or cards.

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